Last day for this fabulous exhibition! We're so pleased to have supported it.

Read my interview with Tessa Hunkin of Hackney Mosaic Project today at spitalfieldslife.com And support our crowdfund to publish a book of this magnificent collective endeavour to beautify Hackney. shorturl.at/bIycs

Recently, we welcomed a group of stained glass enthusiasts to the Wren, who were treated to a rare peek at the full-scale cartoon of the painted south window. The window was designed by Giovanni Battista Cipriani and was completed in 1775, 80 years after the Library’s initial opening. 🪟🎨

This exquisite 6th-century brooch features an oval sardonyx stone cameo with a female portrait bust positioned in the centre of a gold disc. This is decorated with a cabled border and circles and shapes made of fine wire, or filigree.

Just one week more to take advantage of this 30% off offer. Customers in the UK also get free P&P! yalebooks.co.uk/womens-histo...

For our current exhibition #UnfoldingTime, we refolded one of our almanacs back into its original medieval ‘bat book’ form. 🦇📖📜 Curious about these fascinating folded books? Watch our new video to learn more about them and the refolding process. 🎥 youtu.be/zZ68dfK5hug #MedievalSky #BookHistory

'Spring in Kensington, London' (1952) by John Alford (Reading Museum)

In the 1790s a London woman named Eliza Denyer developed a modest reputation as a restorer of medieval manuscripts. She was forgotten by scholars and, in one case, her restorations were deliberately replaced by a man’s. I recovered her story & tracked all her known work here: tinyurl.com/2ktztx2e

With some much needed sunshine here today, I thought that "Lyme Regis" by John Cooper from 1935 might be an appropriate image to post this morning. This view brings back many happy childhood memories for me of visits to the town & boat trips from the harbour, fishing in Lyme Bay. #EastLondonGroup

From the Tirzah Garwood exhibition @dulwichgallery.bsky.social, this is Erskine Returning at Dawn (1950, Private collection). What's he been up to? Whatever it is, he looks like he's been enjoying himself. Read about the show on our blog: art-exhibitions.blogspot.com/2025/02/toy-...

'Borough Market' (1967) by Edward Bawden (Tate)

Wonderful to visit the new redisplay of the Women’s Art Collection at Murray Edwards College (formerly New Hall), #Cambridge. A huge variety of art, from drawings and paintings to textiles and ceramics, and in a stunning setting! More about the collection here: womensart.murrayedwards.cam.ac.uk

Did you know you can now find lots of information about our collection via the new Museum Data Service (MDS)? It allows users to search multiple museum collections at once, strengthening links between museums and researchers. You can find our records on the MDS here: https://vist.ly/3mtqsc7

2.30pm tmw (Thurs) and on catch-up: Emma Rutherford and Oli McCall talk about 'The Reflected Self: Portrait Miniatures 1540-1850' a wonderful exhibition they have curated at Compton Verney, which we're delighted to have supported. Info/tickets www.artscapades.org/tickets/minis

It's the Year of the Snake! 🐍 Celebrate the Lunar New Year with the animals of the Chinese zodiac in art 👉 artuk.org/discover/sto... 'Flor Imperiale, Coral Snake and Spider, Brazil' by Marianne North (1830–1890) 📷 The Board of Trustees of the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew

6pm tmw (Tues) or on catch-up: Dr Alexandra Loske, @colourwoman.bsky.social curator of the Royal Pavilion, Brighton, explores unique palettes alongside stunning paintings by the celebrated artists who used them.. Info/tx: www.artscapades.org/tickets/loske (Image of Kandinsky's palette 1933-44)

Édouard Manet was born #OnThisDay in 1832.⁠ ⁠ After twice failing the entrance exam to train as a naval officer, Manet went to Paris to pursue a career in the arts. By the late 1860s he was one of the most celebrated artists in the city.⁠

Our winter programme kicks off a week today (Tues 21 Jan) with Martin Clayton introducing the fabulous ‘Drawing the Italian Renaissance’ currently on at the King’s Gallery. Do explore the other events coming up! Tickets access talks on catch-up for a month afterwards. www.artscapades.org/events

Sir Hans Sloane, physician, botanist, Chelsea gardener, died #OTD 1753; benefactor of Chelsea Physic Garden, his collection founded British Museum. Portrait by Slaughter 1736, National Portrait Gallery London | Hans Sloane Chelsea plate c.1755 Met Museum

Koloman Moser (1868–1918) was one of the leading artists of the Vienna Secession movement, alongside Josef Hoffman, Otto Wagner and Gustav Klimt. In 1901, the artist was approached by the Austro-Hungarian Bank to design new banknotes. This painting marks the beginning of Moser’s creative journey.

'Bliss was it in that dawn of television to be alive, but to be writing about it for The Listener was very heaven.' Yesterday's OTD in early British television was a celebration of Grace Wyndham Goldie - and a plea for a contact for her Estate. www.illuminationsmedia.co.uk/otd-in-early...

Hello Bluesky! We love the visual arts, and help support museums and galleries by arranging exciting online talks and courses given by expert curators, art historians and others. Ahead of our next season you can explore recordings of some past events here www.artscapades.org/recording-li...